Water Temperature of Little Traverse Bay Near Petoskey, MI

Current Water Temperature

62.8°F

Measurement Time: Friday, October 3, 2025, 11:00 AM EDT

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Local Points of Interest

Harbor Springs, MI

Little Traverse Bay

Station Name: Little Traverse Bay Buoy, MI
Station Type: Buoy
Data Source: National Data Buoy Center

Elevation Above Sea Level: 574 feet

Nearest Address:
Offshore
Petoskey, MI
Emmet County

GPS Coordinates: 45.405, -85.087

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Weather Near Petoskey, Michigan

Current Weather

10.6°F
Light snow
Light snow
-5.5°F
16°F
66%
WNW 14.3 mph
18.9 mph
-2.6°F
7.1°F
0 in
100%
1 mi
1016 mbar
0

Five Day Weather Forecast

Moderate snow
Thu
H: 20°F
L: 8°F
Patchy moderate snow
Fri
H: 4°F
L: -2°F
Cloudy
Sat
H: 11°F
L: 1°F
Overcast
Sun
H: 16°F
L: -7°F
Light snow
Mon
H: 17°F
L: -8°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 1.25 μg/m3
PM10: 1.35 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 153.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.45 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.05 μg/m3
Ozone: 73 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 8:11 AM
Sun Transit: 12:52 AM
Sunset: 5:33 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 22 mins
Moonrise: 10:04 AM
Moon Transit: 3:56 PM
Moonset: 10:02 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 15.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

3:44 AM - 6:14 AM
3:26 PM - 5:56 PM

Minor Periods

9:32 PM - 11:02 PM
9:34 AM - 11:04 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 22 at 2:57AM EST until January 24 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Gaylord MI

Effective: Thu January 22, 2026, 2:57 AM
Expires: Thu January 22, 2026, 3:00 PM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 25 below expected. * WHERE...Northern Lower Michigan. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 11 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.


Winter Weather Advisory issued January 22 at 2:47AM EST until January 22 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Gaylord MI

Effective: Thu January 22, 2026, 2:47 AM
Expires: Thu January 22, 2026, 3:00 PM

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches. Some blowing and drifting snow. * WHERE...Antrim, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Emmet, and Otsego Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes.

Slow down and use caution while traveling.


Winter Weather Advisory issued January 22 at 11:04AM EST until January 22 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Gaylord MI

Effective: Thu January 22, 2026, 11:04 AM
Expires: Thu January 22, 2026, 7:00 PM

* WHAT...Lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations around one inch with continued blowing snow and reduced visibility. * WHERE...Antrim, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Emmet, and Otsego Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Blowing snow may result in significantly reduced visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute.

Slow down and use caution while traveling.


Winter Weather Advisory issued January 22 at 2:47AM EST until January 22 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Gaylord MI

Effective: Thu January 22, 2026, 2:47 AM
Expires: Thu January 22, 2026, 3:00 PM

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches. Some blowing and drifting snow. * WHERE...A portion of Northern Lower Michigan. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes.

Slow down and use caution while traveling.


Winter Weather Advisory issued January 22 at 11:04AM EST until January 22 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Gaylord MI

Effective: Thu January 22, 2026, 11:04 AM
Expires: Thu January 22, 2026, 7:00 PM

* WHAT...Lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations around one inch with continued blowing snow and reduced visibility. * WHERE...A portion of Northern Lower Michigan. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Blowing snow may result in significantly reduced visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute.

Slow down and use caution while traveling.
Thursday, January 22, 2026

Weather Forecast

Moderate snow
19.6°F
7.5°F
16.6°F
67%
0.05 in
65%
47%
20.1 mph
1


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 2.4 μg/m3
PM10: 2.47 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 164.73 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.2 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.39 μg/m3
Ozone: 74.48 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 8:11 AM
Sun Transit: 12:52 AM
Sunset: 5:33 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 22 mins
Moonrise: 10:04 AM
Moon Transit: 3:56 PM
Moonset: 10:02 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 15.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

3:44 AM - 6:14 AM
3:26 PM - 5:56 PM

Minor Periods

9:32 PM - 11:02 PM
9:34 AM - 11:04 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Friday, January 23, 2026

Weather Forecast

Patchy moderate snow
3.7°F
-2°F
1.8°F
77%
0.03 in
60%
14%
18.3 mph
1


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 1.27 μg/m3
PM10: 1.35 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 152.57 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.58 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.97 μg/m3
Ozone: 67.92 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 8:10 AM
Sun Transit: 12:52 AM
Sunset: 5:34 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 24 mins
Moonrise: 10:21 AM
Moon Transit: 9:54 AM
Moonset: 11:15 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 24.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

4:28 AM - 6:58 AM
9:24 AM - 11:54 AM

Minor Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
9:51 AM - 11:21 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Saturday, January 24, 2026

Weather Forecast

Cloudy
11.3°F
1.2°F
5.6°F
81%
0 in
0%
0%
11.4 mph
1


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 2.21 μg/m3
PM10: 2.29 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 158.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.14 μg/m3
Ozone: 60.52 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 8:10 AM
Sun Transit: 12:52 AM
Sunset: 5:36 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 26 mins
Moonrise: 10:40 AM
Moon Transit: 5:27 PM
Moonset: 12:15 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 34.7%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
4:57 PM - 7:27 PM

Minor Periods

10:10 AM - 11:40 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Sunday, January 25, 2026

Weather Forecast

Overcast
16°F
-6.8°F
6.4°F
82%
0 in
0%
0%
6.7 mph
1


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 3.37 μg/m3
PM10: 3.41 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 174.79 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.97 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.27 μg/m3
Ozone: 59.72 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 8:09 AM
Sun Transit: 12:52 AM
Sunset: 5:37 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 29 mins
Moonrise: 11:01 AM
Moon Transit: 6:16 PM
Moonset: 12:31 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 45.8%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

6:02 AM - 8:32 AM
5:46 PM - 8:16 PM

Minor Periods

10:31 AM - 12:01 AM
12:01 AM - 1:31 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Monday, January 26, 2026

Weather Forecast

Light snow
17.1°F
-8.2°F
6.9°F
87%
0.03 in
75%
51%
17.4 mph
1


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 2.02 μg/m3
PM10: 2.1 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 161.77 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.6 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.23 μg/m3
Ozone: 74.38 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 8:08 AM
Sun Transit: 12:52 AM
Sunset: 5:39 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 31 mins
Moonrise: 11:26 AM
Moon Transit: 7:09 PM
Moonset: 1:49 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 57.1%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

6:53 AM - 9:23 AM
6:39 PM - 9:09 PM

Minor Periods

10:56 AM - 12:26 AM
1:19 AM - 2:49 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

The times presented here are based upon the solunar theory, which is the idea that the movements of fish and other animals are affected by the location of the sun and moon. The major periods are believed to be the times of the greatest animal activity and occur when the moon is directly overhead or underfoot (lunar transits). The minor periods also see increased activity and occur when the moon is rising or setting. The strongest activity occurs during full or new moons, and the weakest during quarter or three quarter moons. This is indicated by the Action Rating.

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